Has Form 168 replaced Form 26AS for FY 25-26? Here's what taxpayers need to know for ITR filingForm 168: The Income Tax Department has unveiled Form 168, a comprehensive upgrade to the Annual Information Statement, effectively superse...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Retired employee claims tax exemption on Rs 19 lakh leave encashment; I-T dept issues notice and caps it at Rs 3 lakh; ITAT Chennai grants him full reliefWhen Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Despite West Asia crisis, net direct tax mopup grows 15% to Rs 5.2 lakh croreIndia's direct tax collections have seen a significant rise of over 14 percent. This growth is driven by strong advance tax payments from c...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
India's net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to Rs 5.21 lakh crore till June 17India's direct tax collections have seen a significant jump. Net collections reached Rs 5.21 lakh crore by June 17, marking a 14.64% increa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Tax-free income in India: 8 types of income you don’t need to pay any tax onTax-free income: Unlock tax savings with these eight income sources exempt from income tax in India. From agricultural earnings and provide...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Paying rent but not receiving HRA? Here’s how non-salaried individuals can claim tax deductionSelf-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent paid under Sectio...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Income Tax department labels her stock market trader, denies investor status; she fights and wins Rs 54 crore capital loss claim at ITATDolly Khanna successfully challenged the tax department's classification of her Rs 54 crore short-term capital loss as a business loss. The...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
TDS Challan correction for Income Tax Act, 2025 needs to be done using the old TRACES portal; Here’s how to do itTaxpayers must correct TDS challans for Tax Year 2026-27 on the old TRACES portal. This is crucial if the challan was mistakenly filed unde...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Booked flat for Rs 24 lakh in 2010, paid Rs 40 lakh over time, still no possession in 2026; homebuyers awarded full refund and Rs 2.5 lakh compensation eachThe case dates back to 2010 when the two homebuyers had made bookings for 3BHK flats in a housing society project initially proposed in Noi...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Hi(gh) Gasoline! US retail sales in May rise on auto powerAmerican shoppers spent more in May than anticipated. This boost came from tax refunds and a stock market rise. However, this spending has ...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
NEET re-test nears amid admit card glitches, refund queriesCandidates are facing challenges downloading NEET-UG 2026 re-examination admit cards. The National Testing Agency is working to resolve tec...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Income tax alert: These taxpayers could receive scrutiny notices by June 30, 2026 under Section 143(2)The CBDT has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for issuing scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) for FY 2025-26 returns. An internal deadl...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Bengaluru techie with Rs 18 lakh salary paying Rs 25,000 per month to wife as house rent to save tax, sparks debate onlineA Bengaluru IT employee's clever tax-saving plan is causing a stir online. He pays rent to his wife for a home she owns, aiming to reduce h...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
GIFT City investment: Here’s how resident Indians can invest in global stocks, ETFs, and mutual fundsIndian investors can now access global stocks, mutual funds, and bonds through GIFT City, India's first smart city and International Financ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Salaried employees beware! These 5 mistakes during ITR filing can trigger unexpected tax demandsWith the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27 now underway, many salaried taxpayers who faced TDS shocks in the last quarter of FY 2025-26 are ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: 5 benefits of filing income tax return besides paying taxesFiling your Income Tax Return is more than just a tax duty. It acts as a vital financial record. It helps in getting loans approved. You ca...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST